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Há 3 dias · October 5, 1777 at Tarrytown, New York (Occupation of Tarrytown) - Having assembled his entire force, Gen. Sir Henry Clinton launched his convoy of flatboats, galleys, and bataeaux with his attack force and set out for Verplank's Point, at Tarrytown, on October 5.
Há 3 dias · Link To This Page — Contact Us — Revolutionary War Leaders 1775-1783. Many military leaders in the American Revolutionary War played a important role. The following list is a collection of some of the most important leaders among all of the many participants in the war.
Há 4 dias · British Admiral Samuel Graves commanded the fleet that continued to control the harbour. On May 25, Gage received about 4,500 reinforcements and three new Generals - Major General William Howe and Brigadiers John Burgoyne and Henry Clinton. Gage started work with his new generals on a plan to break the grip of the besieging forces.
Há 5 dias · In December 1780, British Commander in Chief Sir Henry Clinton launched an expedition into Virginia. His choice to lead it: former Continental Major General turned traitor Benedict Arnold. Clinton hoped that Arnold would live up to his reputation as George Washington’s best tactical commander but in a different uniform.
Há 4 dias · Traille to Andre´, 1780. Park of Artillery. 28th April 1780. Sir. Yesterday I received your Letter of the 25th April in Answer to my requisition for a corps being attached to the Artillery. As his Excellency the Commander in Chief does not readily give his Consent to it, I will not press the matter, however necessary it may be.
Há 1 dia · In May 1778, Howe resigned and was replaced by Sir Henry Clinton. The British evacuated Philadelphia for New York that June and Washington summoned a war council of American and French generals. He chose a partial attack on the retreating British at the Battle of Monmouth.
Há 4 dias · American Battlefield Trust (@americanbattlefieldtrust). 3 Replies. 33 Likes. On a hot and humid June 28, 1778, General George Washington and his subordinate, General Charles Lee, attacked rearguard elements of General Sir Henry Clinton’s British Army at the Battle of Monmouth. Lee was ordered to lead the troops into battle, but the commander prematurely issued a retreat as the British began ...
